Patent Terms Glossary

Amendment To Allege Use

Definition:
A sworn statement signed by the applicant or a person authorized to sign on behalf of the applicant attesting to use of the mark in commerce.

Electronic File Wrapper

Definition:
System that provides a way to access electronic copies of the correspondence, documents and other pertinent records used in considering a particular case.

Disclosure

Definition:
In return for a patent, the inventor gives as consideration a complete revelation (describes it) or disclosure of the invention for which protection is sought.

Application Number (patent)

Definition:
The unique number assigned to a patent application when it is filed. The application number includes a two digit series code and a six digit serial number.

Express Abandonment

Definition:
A patent application may be expressly abandoned by filing a written declaration of abandonment identifying the application in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. .

BRM

Definition:
Business reference model - an organized, hierarchical way to describe the day-to-day business operations of the Federal government.

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